R&D Project Leader - Analytics & Surveillance Network

A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 45 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

“Data/IT & Integrated Solution” Research & Development Programs & Projects is managing the portfolio of IT, analytics & connectivity commercial solutions.

These solutions are the cornerstones of bioMérieux’s Data & IT ambitions : enabling our customers to increase productivity, selling value added services and contributing to the AMS/AMR strategy.

In order to better support the expansion of the analytics domain and lead the "National Surveillance" initiative, the head of portfolio is hiring a new project leader.

Position is opened in France (la Balme les Grottes) & United States of America (area of Raleigh/Durham-NC or Salt Lake City-UT) with the possibility to work remotely as per bioMérieux contract.

Primary Responsibilities: 

You will be part of the "Data/IT & Integrated Solution Programs & Projecst" team (12 persons), reporting to the Portofolio Senior Director with a functional connection to the "Analytics & Surveillance" program director. 

As R&D Project Leader, you will lead & coordinate projects or opportunity studies related to analytics and/or cloud based solutions in the domain. The focus on your primary assignment will be setting-up the conditions to build a platform for active National AMR surveillance (geno & pheno).

In this position, your main responsibilities will be: 

• Conduct feasibility studies and analysis to identify innovative solutions and technologies to enrich the commercial offer 
• Define project goals, deliverables and timelines ensuring that they align with the overall business objectives 
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams with representatives from various organization (R&D, Marketing, Customer Support, IS) 
• Ensure team cohesion and commitment throughout the project duration 
• Manage timelines and resource needs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on scope and within the approved budget 
• Secure design control, by respecting internal procedures & applicable standards 
• Manage project communication: reporting to Core Team, Steering Committee and various project stakeholders  

Position Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in a related Information Technology field 
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the IT domain 
• Agile framework knowledge (SCRUM; Kanban) is a plus. 

Skills 

• Leadership, Teamwork and good communication skills are key to succeed in this role 
• Autonomy and the capacity to work with global, remote teams, in a multicultural environment  

• Experience on IT solutions & Cloud development solutions is preferred 

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.